Frejek v Frejek

The first defendant is in contempt of court on all four grounds alleged, having failed to comply with the mandatory orders of the court without explanation, after proper service and notice, and in circumstances where his non-engagement was deliberate and persistent.

Parties: Claimant: Andrew Jozef Frejek; First Defendant: Stephen Robert Frejek; Second Defendant: Susan Maria Foote
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 07 May 2020
Procedural Posture: Committal Application (contempt of Court) / Judgment on Liability, Pre Sentencing
Outcome: First defendant found in contempt of court on all grounds; sentencing adjourned.
Legal Topics: Executor Duties, Non Compliance With Court Orders, Committal for Contempt

Probate Civil Procedure Contempt of Court Executor Duties Non Compliance With Court Orders Committal for Contempt

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Parties

Andrew Jozef Frejek

Claimant

Stephen Robert Frejek

First Defendant

Susan Maria Foote

Second Defendant

Procedural Posture

Committal Application (contempt of Court) / Judgment on Liability, Pre Sentencing

Legal Issues

1 Whether the first defendant is in contempt of court for failing to comply with court orders relating to the administration of an estate

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

First defendant found in contempt of court on all grounds; sentencing adjourned.

Orders

Bench warrant to issue for the apprehension of the first defendant to be brought before the court for sentencing.
Sentencing hearing scheduled for next Monday at 2.00 pm at the Royal Courts of Justice.